By 1911, the first movie studio popped up on the infamous Hollywood street, Sunset Boulevard.
The stars of early films have left an impact on the industry.
Many current actors and actresses have found inspiration from the stars of the Golden Age.
Few have survived the test of time likeBette Davis, regarded as one of the all-time greats.
Davis was born in 1908, just as Hollywood was starting to come to life (viaBritannica).
By 1929, she would hit the Broadway stage for the first time, leading her to Hollywood.
During this period, the studios owned their talent.
After getting suspended without pay for refusing to be in certain movies, she decided to sue the studio.
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A woman had never challenged a studio in this way.
Davis shared, “I am a woman.
I was told I had no right to fight like a man.
Jack Warner [head of the studio] was determined to teach me a lesson.”
Eventually, she would convince Warners to allow her more freedom.
Davis has made some of the most beloved films of the Golden Age.
If you’re looking for your first Davis film to watch, we recommend “All About Eve.”
This is the iconic actress at her best.
However, the assistant, Eve (Anne Baxter), plans to take over her life.
This film is both hilarious and dramatic.
